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The person asked about London Bridge. The only TOC with a depot is Southern. So not sure what your point is. AFAIK all drivers at London Bridge come under the taxi agreement.

London Bridge has a taxi agreement for when you can't get public transport. You local line manager / union rep will provide details I'm sure.

When I last saw work being undertaken on the Beckenham footbridge there was a block on the line, with a scaffolding platform in the four foot up to the bridge. I suspect they have to wait for periodic closures Chatham mainline (when other more important infrastructure work is scheduled) to work...

Brian Cooper and Michael Hodder at Ladbroke Grove too.

Such a poorly worded letter. I would have thought the SOS (or advisors writing it for him) would have a better command of the language than that. "There is a way forwards to meet everyone's needs" "Let me set out how I think we can help support that" Not exactly wordsmiths at the DFT.

I expect so, as they are diagrammed to drive the PZ-Cardiff trains.

If GWR have advertised Pullman Dining in the Dec 2022 timetable, then does this suggest it's not being axed ?

I've had my PRIV rate added at the TFL travel centre at Victoria mainline station a few times, no issues.

The signalling at Norwood Junction does not allow what you are suggesting. Platforms 4, 5 and 6 are signalled in the 'down' direction only, nor does the point-work exist to go from those platforms to the 'up' spur towards Bromley Junction/Crystal Palace. If you are suggesting making the 'down'...

The stations you mention - CDN, RHM, PUR, PUO, SCY - already have a half hourly service during the daytime, and loadings from those stations (particularly CDN, RHM, PUO) out of peak hours are quite light. Vast majority of passengers want to go to Victoria or London Bridge. They will either board...

This ^. The training school hours were the best. My body has been crying ever since :D

You could make this cyclical argument about who is "deserving" of various public services until the end of time - eg why on earth should I subsidise the healthcare of people who abuse their bodies with alcohol and fags? If you have tunnel vision on the individual costs and benefits then clearly...

Yes, ask him to shut up or go elsewhere.

Shots fired :lol:

By that logic, since I don't have any children I should be free to opt out of paying for schools, since I derive no direct benefit. It boils down to what role you see for the railways and what societal benefit they provide. If the primary focus is the bottom line they you'll be disappointed.

I've used both CS Mk3's and those on the Night Rivera. Main noise issues seem to come from underfloor auxiliary equipment, I assume for air con. On one trip down from Scotland it was vibrating my lower bunk so bad it made me feel sick. Recent noise issue on Night Riviera which kept me awake...

That sounds tough. I can cope with a few shunts and preps on a night duty but driving service trains all night is grim.

Note to self : never work for Thameslink :lol:

I agree with this sentiment ^ Seems that they are a fair few bean counters on the forum. I'm not vexed that sleeper services - and many rural routes - don't make a profit. They provide an important social service keeping communities connected. So long as revenue on intercity and key regional...

As above - nights are location dependant. If your home depot is a berthing depot then there is a high chance of night turns. With depots that don't involve beginning or end of service trains (ie those located mid-route) then nights are less likely. It's not all bad news. Some of the old boys...